Tag: guns

House Lawmakers Propose 1,000 Percent Tax on AR-15s

A group of Democrats, led by Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.), are proposing a 1,000 percent tax on AR-15-style weapons in a gun-control bill intended to significantly restrict access to the popular firearm. The bill, called the “Assault Weapons Excise Act,” was introduced Tuesday by Breyer and 36 House Democrats and would apply to “assault weapons”…


Impact of Rate Hike on American Consumers; Bill Introduced to Ban Oil Exports to China | NTD News Today

The Federal Reserve attacking inflation with the biggest rate hike in decades. What does it mean for you, the consumer? Republican Senators introduce a bill that would ban oil exports to China. Proponents of the bill say American consumers should have priority before a genocidal regime. The debate over preventing mass shootings rages on as…


‘Starting to Get a Little Concerned:’ Senate Gun Control Talks Hit Snag

Negotiations in the Senate on a gun control agreement have hit a roadblock over two issues as a bipartisan group tries to take a framework they recently agreed upon and translate it into a bill. Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), the lead Republican negotiator, told reporters on Capitol Hill on June 15 that he’s “starting to…


South Africans Fighting Their Government to Keep Guns, as Violence Continues to Soar

JOHANNESBURG—South Africans are clamouring for guns in the midst of soaring violent crime, while their government tries to pass legislation to outlaw ownership of firearms for self-defense. “A government is supposed to protect its people. A government is supposed to care about the welfare of citizens,” said Dave Alfonso, outside a firearms dealership in Johannesburg,…


A Call to Arms: Teachers in Conservative States Are Volunteering to Carry Guns

Crosses and flowers laid out in the public square of the grief-stricken town Uvalde, where a teen gunman killed 19 students and two teachers, are an all-too-familiar scene igniting a call to arms for teachers in Texas and beyond. The Republican-led Texas legislature is addressing the twin issues of school safety and mass violence following…


Man Arrested at the US Capitol With Fake Badge, BB Gun, and Body Armor: Police

The U.S. Capitol Police says that a man with a fake badge, body armor, and a BB gun was arrested outside the Capitol building on Friday morning. In a news release, officials identified the individual as Jerome Felipe, 53, a resident of Flint, Michigan. He was also armed with “high capacity” magazines and other ammunition,…


Capitol Report (June 2): Lawmakers Clash Over Gun Laws; Aftermath of Pandemic Lockdowns

Democrats on Capitol Hill are trying to make the case for why the federal government should crack down on gun rights. Republicans are forcefully pushing back. Meanwhile, some are urging Congress to take the middle ground. A new energy plan is proposed by House Republicans. How does it address soaring gas prices, and what’s the…


The Uvalde Shooting: What Could Have Been Avoided?

Salvador Ramos shot and killed 19 children and 2 teachers at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas in the latest mass school shooting. As the gun law debate resumes after such a tragedy, I examine all of the actions leading up to the shooting to examine breakdowns in the system that can shed light on…


Australia Police Destroy 3 Tones of Seized Weapons

Three tonnes of firearms, including rifles, pistols and shotguns, will be destroyed in the Australian state of  New South Wales (NSW) this month after being seized by police in criminal investigations or handed in by the community. The haul of 2809 firearms, weighing 3228kg, included pistols, rifles, shotguns, military firearms, homemade firearms, gel blasters, air…


Parents: Police Didn’t Act Quick Enough to Save Kids; Republicans Consider Concessions on Gun Laws | NTD News Today

Questions are mounting about the police response to the school shooting in Texas. We hear from a victim’s father, and from law enforcement. Democrats are calling for stricter gun laws after the recent school shooting. Some Republicans may be willing to consider their demands. Milk banks are an option for mothers who are unable to…